Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1887-02-04

appeared Tor the college and denied that the
land in question was to be used for specula-
tive purposes. The plot was bought so the
college could control it until proper persons
could be got to locate in the vicinity There
seems to be- much trouble in the Hartford
school district principally over the inequality
of taxation. In different districts the tax
ranges from one to four mills Discontinued
New Haveners look at this and think well
ont.
The different committees are now in good
working order, and henceforth the wheels of
legislation will undoubtedly run quickly.
The committee on banks. Senator Hutchlns
chairman, met this afternoon to consider the
Senate and House bills changing the laws
regulating the investments by saving BANKS,
but adjourned without discussing the bills.
The committee on railroads, which was to
have considered the grade crossing bill, met
and adjourned without transacting any bust
ness. The committee on county commits
sioners investigation met and organized this
afternoon summary of the business
transacted in the House and Senate is below:
The senate.
Lieutenant Governor Howard called the Senate
to order at :O:3O a. M Prayer was offered by the
Tabied-A resolution requesting the senator's and
mote mea ures for the defense of expose shores
against foreign enemies introduced by Senator
NATURALIZATION of G. o. Lamb ct al. regarding
fishing in Mystic river E. o.,,,. - c,.o,,,,o,,
borough charter.
Referred to railroads-Annual reports of horse
Passed~A resolution appointing James E. English
trustee of the Insane Retreat for four years from
Accepted-The resignation of the Rev. S. g. Will
lard trustee of the Connecticut Hospital for the
Referred Resolution appointing VIM. S. Palmer.
of Norwich, a trustee for the Insane Hospital.
Referred to railroads-That no contract for the
sale of New Ravens interest in the Derby. road
DAYS advertisement, or unless there is an agree
ment that the Meadow and State street grade cross
duced by Senator Gallagher.
Passed in concurrence Resolution providing for
condemnng private lands in WATERSHED for State
prison purposes to lay drain.
consolidation of the Storrs agricultural tment
station; introduced by Senator klrkham. . .,ou.
uniform system of tex books.
Referred to incorporations-A resolution incor-
introduced by Senator Staub. .
Referred to incorporations-A resolution incor-
by Senator Hill.
Referred to railroads. resolution that the rail
curing annual returns from telegraph and tele-
phon- Companies; introduced by Senator Graham.
ing charter of Norwak Electric Light company; by
Stafford Springs; by Senator Hyde.
Referred to MISUNDERSTANDING town of Water
ford to issue bonds by Senator Allen.
Referred to observation-disclosures an appropra
ton of - oIlars to remove the incumbrance on
the title to the Storr Agricultural school property
Also appropriation of - dollars to erect a
school building on the property; by Senator Kirk
ham.
Referred to agriculture Of $22,
the State Agricultural society; by Senator Kirk
ham.
| Ingraham Guard of Bristol; by Senator Staub.
Passed-For portrait of the lieutenant govern
Referred Resolution appropriating 500 for
Mrs. George w. Roberts, whose husband, O clerk
in the office of the Secretary of State. died of
heart disease that office in April, 1886; by Sena
tor Staub
Referred to judiciary-A bill validating any deed
by executor in cases where the document does
not recite the power of the executor; by Senator
| Staub.
Referred to judciary-Amending law of 1885 re-
| Referred to MISUNDERSTANDING q criminal
| court of common pleas in New Haven't by Senator
| Graham.
Referred to interpretations Amending charter of
Norwalk borough; by Senator Hill
| Referred to education-That every school dis
trict shall purchase and use Whites physiological
manikins in each school for teaching physiology
Referred to agriculture authorizing the dairy
to PP RerS9ns selling aduter
Referred to Judiciary-That when an executor or
notes ETC. from parents or children, brother sis
ter the statute of limitations shall not intervene to
Referred to judicisrySThat justices shall receive
So for each day of trial after the first day; by
Referred to judiciary-That the expenses of the
Fairfield county court clerk when court is held at
Referred to judiciary Establishing workhouse
at Norwall; by Senator Hill.
Referred to judiciary Regarding heirs On prop
| erty for taxes; by Senator Hill.
Referred to MISUNDERSTANDING for the ap-
pointment of twelve deputy sherifs in New London
| county: by Senator Allen.
| money expended for election expenses shall
| be published by newspapers; by Senator Kirk
ham.
Referred to judiciary-That orders drawn by
justices town treaSurRrS for costs in criminal
shall he we'd nv he
seectmen or State attorney; by Senator Kirk
Referred to judiciary1zAmending the law con-
corning Foreclosures by Senator Hill.
Referred to judiciary Authorizing the Center
school district Of Norwalk to issue bonds; by Sem
Referred to judiciary-That tax collectors deeds
shall be prima face evidence of title; by Senator
Hill.
Referred to cities and borou hs-Amending char
| ter OF city of New Lon on regarding city council
records by Senator Beckwith.
Ref FRED to insnrance-Making license fee for
insurance brokers and defining who shall be subject
| to such fee; by Senator Coffin.
polling place a poll clerk" who shall enter in
book the name Of each person voting; by Senator
Referred to judicary-That chapter II, acts of
lssS shall not apply to costs costs in the City court OF
Referred to judiciary-That the Governor, on
recommendation OF state at orneys: may appoint
expenses: by Senator Coffin.
Referred to railroads Limiting the dividends of
| railroad companies until certai expenditures
MADE for disseminating grade crossings; by Sena-
Referred to agriculture Regulating the inspec-
| tion and sale of milk; by Senator Kirkham
Referred to education-That agents appointed by
| the State board # education undrF Sc ton g. chap
124 of tine laws of 1886 may enforce the law
garding the attendance of children in schools; by
Senator Sumner.
Referred TO MISUNDERSTANDING the transfer of
personal estate to foreign trustee; by Senator
| Walsh.
Reports from committees-judicisry-F Favorable
on bill that insane persons committed to Jail for
trial shall be confined in the insane hospital. E1
planned and passed under suspension of the rules
Adverse Senate bill IS garding appeals to the
Supreme court; calendar. Adverse on Senate bill
1, that residents of soldiers homes shall not &C
quire residence in the town where the home is To-
oated rejected after explanation by Senator Walsh
| that he had introduced it by request.
Con6rmed-The Senate in executive session con-
firmed the nomin alton of the Hon. George M. Lam
ders of New Britain, for bank commissioner.
Tabled-The report of figures accompanying the
railroad commissioners on motion of Senator Kirk
ham.
Recommitted Resolution making an appropria-
tion for deficiency in the expenses of tbs Hartford
county sheriff.
At / p m the Senate adjourned until next Tues
day.
The House.
: The House called to order by Speaker Hoyt
and PRAYER offered by the chaplain.
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